"It is absolutely ruthless": the UN responded to the blow of the Russian Federation on Pokrovsk

The humanitarian coordinator of the organization in Ukraine Deniz Brown is worried that dozens of civilians were killed and injured as a result of rocket strikes. Such strikes are a violation of international humanitarian law. On August 8, the UN humanitarian coordinator in Ukraine condemned the last Russian blows to residential buildings and other civilian objects of Pokrovsk, adding that it violates any principle of humanity.

She expressed the concern that dozens of civilians were killed and injured as a result of rocket strikes. "It is absolutely merciless twice in a few minutes to get into the same place that caused the death and injury of people who quickly came to the aid of the victims - including rescuers of the SES of Ukraine. These people are the first to come to the aid They need to be respected, " - said the humanitarian coordinator, adding that such strikes are a violation of international humanitarian law.

Deniz Brown also reported that humanitarian organizations that provide immediate assistance were already working on the spot. On August 7, the Russian invaders attacked Pokrovsk by Iskander twice. Seven people were killed as a result of their blow, and more than 80 were injured. The invaders were beaten by residential buildings, the interval between their attacks was several tens of minutes.

According to the updated data of the Donetsk OVA, as of 11:00 on August 8, 7 people were killed (five civilians, rescuer and military); 81 wounded (39 civilians, including two children - 2006 and 2012; 31 police officers, 7 SES employees and 4 military). Recall that the expert revealed the tactics of rocket strokes of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on Pokrovsk.